Question

A neutral atom of neon has 10 electrons and an electron configuration of 1s2 2s2 2p6. How will it ionize to satisfy the octet rule?
A.It will lose 6 electrons from the 2nd energy level to have a valence configuration of 1s2 2s2.
B.It will lose 8 electrons from the 2nd energy level to have a valence configuration of 1s2.
C.It will gain 8 electrons in a 3rd energy level to have a valence configuration of 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6.
D.It will not ionize; it already has an octet of electrons in its valence shell.

Answer 1

Neon is a group 8 element, a noble gas.

D.It will not ionize; it already has an octet of electrons in its valence shell.